I’ve Had a Stomachache for 50 Years

At least now I know why.

Yesterday, I had my first ever colonoscopy. And an endoscopy, too.

Which means that I spent all day the day before emptying my body completely — by way of an entire bottle of Miralax mixed in what felt like my body weight in Gatorade. And four doses of Dulcolax.

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I’ve Had a Stomachache for 50 Years

At least now I know why.

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Shaunta Grimes